Lehigh Learning and Adjustment Center the scene of pair of student altercations

A 15-year-old Allentown boy punched a 16-year-old boy in the face following an argument at Lehigh Learning and Adjustment Center in Lowhill Township, Pennsylvania State Police report.

The 15-year-old boy on the morning of Feb. 15 threw the punch with a closed fist as a staff member was pulling the alleged victim away, police said. The pair has been verbally arguing before the physical altercation during homeroom, police said.

Police gave the 15-year-old boy a non-traffic citation as a result of the altercation and are continuing to investigate the incident, being labeled as harassment.

In a separate incident at the school, a 14-year-old boy on the morning of Feb. 14 punched another 14-year-old boy in the face during class. The boy who threw the punch also was cited for harassment.